A.R. Gurney’s "Love Letters", starring Debbie Reynolds and John Saxon, will kick off the all new San Fernando Valley Playhouse Series produced and presented by the award-winning production team from Civic Light Opera of South Bay Cities at the historic El Portal Theatre in North Hollywood for two weeks from February 4-15.

Debbie Reynolds and John Saxon first met in 1958 when they starred in This Happy Feeling for Universal Studios. Reynolds career spans a lifetime of hits including Singin’ in the Rain, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, How the West Was Won, Tammy and the Bachelor and many, many others. She currently can be seen on NBC’s "Will and Grace" as Grace’s mother.

Saxon starred opposite Sandra Dee, and Debbie Reynolds and then went on to make more than 75 films throughout the world. His career as a martial arts expert and film maker is unique. He starred in the series "Dynasty" and continues to work on stage and in film and television.

"Love Letters" has been seen around the world, including a brief stint on Broadway featuring Colleen Dewhurst and Jason Robards. A cavalcade of celebrities have performed the piece, including Stockard Channing, Swoosie Kurtz, Nancy Marchand, Kate Nelligan, Paul Newman, Christopher Reeve, Robert Wagner, Lynn Redgrave, Joanne Woodward and many others.

"Love Letters" centers around the intersecting lives of Andrew Makepeace Ladd III and Melissa Gardner. Through a series of written correspondence, both hysterical and moving, we come to know both of them intimately – from their strict WASP upbringing, through later life political aspirations, love affairs, military service and artistic ambitions.

Presented for the new San Fernando Playhouse Series at the El Portal Theatre, at Lankershim Blvd. and Weddington St., "Love Letters" runs February 4-15. Tickets range from $35 to $45. Make reservations for San Fernando Valley Playhouse at El Portal Theatre by calling (818) 764-2400 or visit www.sanfernandovalleyplayhouse.com.